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McCARTHY, John Robert “Jack”

Born Tuesday July 07, 1936. Passed away Sunday October 01, 2023.


Passed away peacefully at Mercy Place Colac, whilst surrounded by his loving family.

Dearly devoted husband of Rosie (dec). Loving Father to Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damian, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny and Meagan. Loved Father in-law of Susan, Susan, Ian Simpkin, Carolyn, Luke Buchanan, Stacey and Dave McCrimmon. Adored Grandfather to 28 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral notice


Service

Friday October 13, 2023

Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. John Robert “Jack” McCarthy will be offered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac, on Friday, October 13, 2023 commencing at 1:30 p.m.

The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of Mass for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.

For those that are unable to attend, CLICK HERE to view the live-stream.

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  1. To The McCarthy family on passing of Jack a true gentleman. Have good memories of working for him years ago. Sorry I couldn’t be at the funeral but was thinking of you , Deepest sympathy Phil and Judy Forssman

    Anthony Forssman

    October 30, 2023 5:58 pm

  2. All my love and prayers to you all.
    Caroline Wilson (Morrissy) xxxx

    Caroline Wilson

    October 14, 2023 10:17 am

  3. Our heartfelt thoughts are with all Jacks Family for the loss of a great man. We will miss his infectious smile, laugh & those after midnight Irish songs down at Lorne! Pleased he & Rosie are together again. RIP Love to you all, the Purser Family

    P & K Purser

    October 13, 2023 3:24 pm

  4. Deepest sympathy to the McCarthy clan. Jack always had a smile on his face & a laugh. Back with Rosie
    Courtney McLennan & family

    Courtney McLennan

    October 13, 2023 8:57 am

  5. Deepest sympathy to Greg, Sue, and family, and also to all the extended McCarthy family, on the sad loss of your Dad and Grandfather.
    I bet you all have lots of fun memories of times spent together, growing up in a large family. Growing up in a large family myself, when my Dad & Mum passed, we had lots of laughs and tears, around the table, as we reminisced about the fun times growing up together in a very busy home!
    Deirdre, Stephen Tillack & family

    Deirdre Tillack

    October 12, 2023 9:13 pm

  6. Jack was a man of deep loyalty and integrity. But most importantly, he was someone who laughed readily and enjoyed a laugh. He is reunited with Rosie and they were a match made in heaven!
    Our deepest sympathy to Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damian, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, Meagan and all the extended family.
    Our thoughts and love are with you all.
    Liana, Michael and family xxx

    Liana

    October 12, 2023 7:54 pm

  7. Our deepest sympathy to the McCarthy family on their sad loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Margaret Everett and family.

    Kerryn Williams

    October 12, 2023 6:22 pm

  8. Dear Robbie Greg Marianne Damian Justin Michelle Andrew Danny Meagan and families our thoughts are with you all at the sad loss of Jack we all have lots of lovely memories of all the wonderful times we had at Bullock Swamp Jack was a loving brother-in-law to Jack and Mardie ( both dec) and uncle to Curley and Nola Desy and Sharon Deirdre and their families resting peacefully with Rosie ♥️♥️💕💕

    Nola McGuane

    October 11, 2023 6:18 pm

  9. Our deepest sympathy to the McCarthy family. Jack leaves us with many great memories.
    Our thoughts are with you all,
    Fred, Fay and the Lynch family

    Nicole Lynch

    October 11, 2023 11:45 am

  10. Thinking of you Greg, Sue, Sheree, Dylan , Liam & family in your loss. May your many happy memories help you in the days/months ahead. Sending you love 💙 & hugs 🤗
    Barb Tucker

    Barbara Tucker

    October 11, 2023 7:48 am

  11. Holly and I will always treasure the good times and funny memories we shared with Jack and the family during our Easter holidays in Adelaide. His cheeky smile and clever wit will be very missed.

    Our heartfelt condolences to the entire McCarthy Family from Olivia, Holly, Chris and Debbie Boylan xx.

    Olivia Boylan

    October 09, 2023 8:52 pm

  12. Deepest sympathy to Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damien, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, Meagan and families. Great memories of Jack, card nights at the Ti-Tree, trivia night and New Year and St Pats night at Bullock Swamp. Jack rest peacefully with your beautiful Rosie. Love Maureen Finn & family xx

    Maureen Finn

    October 09, 2023 3:52 pm

  13. Dear Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damian, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, Meagan and Families.
    Our Deepest Sympathy
    Thinking of you all at this sad time.
    Great memories from our St Brendan's days with Jack coaching the football team.
    Heather, Don, Peter, Gavan, Leigh, Jill Steve and families

    Heather Holland

    October 09, 2023 3:30 pm

  14. Dear McCarthy family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you all on the recent death of your loved father and grandfather Jack.He will be sadly missed by you all but he is reunited now with Rosie in heaven.Love to you all from Bernadette and Peter Nolan and family 🙏💐💕🥰

    Bernadette Nolan

    October 08, 2023 8:08 pm

  15. Condolences to all the McCarthy families on the passing of Jack. The head of your clan and a gentleman who loved family. Sending loving prayers to you all. Darryn and Leanne Monaghan 🍃🍃

    Leanne Monaghan

    October 08, 2023 10:18 am

  16. Condolences to all of Jack's family, special memories of a beautiful man to cherish.
    Jack was full of life and laughter , friendly greeting and always offered a welcoming smile to his work mates.
    Happy to have been a friend

    Thoughts are with you all Nicola

    Nicola Fenton

    October 07, 2023 9:34 pm

  17. Condolences to all of Jack's family. Jack and Rosie were great and generous friends of the Crowes. We all enjoyed their company.
    I have great memories of spending school holidays over 50 years ago helping on the farm and going to Lorne for a swim on Sundays.
    RIP Jack
    Martin and Deirdre Crowe

    Martin Crowe

    October 07, 2023 12:57 pm

  18. Deepest Sympathy to Greg, Andrew and all the McCarthy family on the passing of jack. Always remembered with a broad grin, a hearty belly laugh and the deliverer of many a cracking joke and ripper story. A staunch and proud family man. RIP Jack reunited with Rosie.
    Love to all the family.
    Rod Cartwright

    Rod Cartwright

    October 06, 2023 8:55 am

  19. Our deepest sympathy to Damian, Carolyn, Brooke, Maddy and Ben. Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, Meagan and families. Jack always had a funny story to tell. Reunited with Rosie.
    Love Julie, Chris,Georgia,Daniel and Emily

    Julie Robinson

    October 05, 2023 11:06 pm

  20. Sincere sympathies to Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damian, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, Meagan and your families. Our thoughts are with you and may all your many memories bring you comfort. Len, Amy and family

    Amy Cole

    October 05, 2023 10:16 am

  21. Thinking of you all on the passing of your dad
    Deb, James & Ben Linton

    Debra Linton

    October 04, 2023 10:24 pm

  22. Condolences to all the McCarty family at the passing of Jack now reunited with Rosie our thoughts are with you,you will have beautiful memories to cherish of your wonderful parents.Pat Sheedy, Karl, Tyson, Damon, Nicholas and partners.

    Pat Sheedy

    October 04, 2023 1:53 pm

  23. Deepest sympathy to Robbie Greg Marrianne Damian Justin Michelle Andrew Danny Megan and the Mc Carthy families .What great memories same grade at school shooting rabbits and ducks early days played football and bowls together travelled and socialized what great nights New Year and Paddies evenings with Rose Malone Farrells plus our local group. Jack Rest In Peace now with your beloved Rosie. Mick and Eileen Mc Guane

    Mick Mc Guane

    October 04, 2023 1:36 pm

  24. Sorry to hear of the loss of your dear father. A wonderful man and Rosie was my first cousin. I am sure he has had a wonderful life but the loss is hard to take. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Elaine & Alex Bell

    October 03, 2023 11:02 pm

  25. Deepest sympathy to all the McCarthy family on the sad loss of Jack our thoughts are with you all from Eric and Eva Hay

    Eva Hay

    October 03, 2023 9:29 pm

  26. Our thoughts and condolescences to the entire McCarthy family on the passing of your Dad, Grandfather and Great grandfather. He was a true gentleman and will be missed by you all. Treasure the memories they last forever.
    Mike and Heather Green

    Heather Green

    October 03, 2023 2:46 pm

  27. Being part of the McCarthy family as a father and mother in law to Michelle has been a privilege . Jacks love of his family is special and he instilled a pride in being a McCarthy in all his clan
    Our love to all his family
    Charlie and Bev Buchanan

    Charlie Buchanan

    October 03, 2023 6:32 am

  28. Reunited with Rosie, a great man that had a personality that brought any room to life. Many stories shared and found memories I will cherish at this sad time. Condolences to all the McCarthy families.

    Ray Barrow

    Raymond Barrow

    October 03, 2023 2:31 am

  29. Deepest Sympathy to all Jack's family. He was a great neighbour to the Langdon family at Bullock Swamp
    In recent times Jack and Rosie were our very good Lorne camping neighbours. RIP Jack
    Mick and Judy Melville

    Judith Melville

    October 02, 2023 11:53 pm

  30. Rest peacefully Jack. Deepest sympathy to all Jack’s family. Fond memories of St Brendan’s sports days in particular, where Jack would be encouraging everyone to do their best and cheering on from the sidelines.
    Kathie Clissold 💕

    Kathie Clissold

    October 02, 2023 9:36 pm

  31. Farewell Jack, your golden heart has stopped beating & you're now reunited with your beloved Rosie.
    Sending our sincere condolences to Damian & Carolyn, Brooke, Maddie & Ben. Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny and Meagan & all their families.

    Love Alison, Anna George, Danielle McKenzie & Matt Cartwright

    October 02, 2023 9:16 pm

  32. Our condolences to you, Robbie, Maryann, Greg, Damien, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, and Megan and your families

    Thank you for the good times we had when you visited us in Queensland
    Rest in peace, Jack
    Barry and Bernadette Gleeson
    Gold Coast, Queensland

    Colleen O’Shannassy

    October 02, 2023 8:49 pm

  33. Thinking of you all at this really sad time. Very happy memories of Jack and Dad with their banter. Hopefully knowing he’s at peace with Rosie gives some confort.

    Nicole Martin and family xx

    Nicole Martin

    October 02, 2023 8:17 pm

  34. Deepest Sympathy to all Jack's family .Rip Jack you were such a beautiful man. Judy swayn

    Judy Swayn

    October 02, 2023 8:12 pm

  35. Deepest sympathy to Michelle,Luke and boys and The McCarthy family, thinking of you all at this difficult time from The Murnane family

    Jan Murnane

    October 02, 2023 8:05 pm

  36. so very very sad to hear of your passing Jack....RIP, finally back with Rosie...love to family and friends...x

    Catherine O'Loughlin

    October 02, 2023 7:55 pm

  37. To Meagan & your family - caring thoughts to you all on the sad loss of a dear Dad ,& grandfather . You’ve had a rough time over the past months . May he rest in gentle peace ,safe in the adequate arms of God!. Margaret Castle

    Margaret Castle

    October 02, 2023 7:55 pm

  38. Deepest Sympathy to al of Jacks family

    Maree Finnigan

    October 02, 2023 6:49 pm

  39. Are sincere condolences to Robbie, Greg, maryann, Damien, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, and Megan.
    And your families
    Rest peacefully now with Rosie Jack.
    Your work on earth is done
    Colleen O’Shannassy and family

    Colleen O’Shannassy

    October 02, 2023 6:33 pm